Lilah Ramzi x St. John Knits
Vogue features editor, fashion historian, and femme du monde Lilah Ramzi loves St. John Knits. Agreed. Fashion enthusiasts are passionate about the St. John brand’s signature look empowering confident women with luxurious style, thoughtful designs, and sumptuous quality. Lilah turns heads and is a paparazzi favorite for her elegance often attired in vintage fashion at the Met Gala, Un Ballo in Maschera, Luisaviaroma X UNICEF Capri Gala, New York City Ballet opening nights plus Paris New York and Italian Fashion Week and everywhere she goes.
The dream collaboration between the cool brunette beauty with impeccable taste and the American heritage fashion house coveted for its timelessness and craftsmanship was a natural fit for a curated St. John archival collection. Her bonafides having worked at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and the Council of Fashion Designers of America meant a partnership with the oldest American luxury house, founded in 1962 on the premise of a simple, elegant, and versatile knit dress was kismet.
Lilah’s greatest pleasure as a fashion curator, “I love being able to discover fit and construction in a way that you can’t do by visiting a museum or reading a fashion history textbook. Being able to interact with vintage pieces (and sometimes, try them on!) is such a unique way to understand a garment fully. In sourcing these pieces of vintage, I was able to immerse myself in the world of St. John. My favorite part? Discovering the many labels! Tracking the evolution of the typography of the St. John labels was a fun task”.
The ‘Lady in Red’ is a winner from the vintage collection includes a stunning red knitted maxi dress from the early 1970s, featuring crochet details on a high-neck collar.
This cool print sheath blends 1970s flair with modern relevance for summer nights out in 2024.
This iconic LBD is pure 90s minimalism and boasts a body-hugging fit with straps made of tortoise shell-like linked chains, showcasing the signature St. John hardware details.
The timeless cardigan from the early 2000s flaunts a knitted collar, a sculpted fit, and gold-plated button details that are perfect for a mix and match with jeans or a skirt.
This two-piece white pantsuit captures the easy-California spirit of St. John Knits.
“I was approached by St. John to help curate the launch of Selects partly because I already have an extensive collection of vintage St. John! Several of the pieces I’m wearing in the campaign (the long-line black cardigan with white ruffles and the black maxi coat with “hot-fix” sequins) are from my own wardrobe. I am also coveting something currently in the sale that I might have to pull the trigger and buy, though — this two-piece striped cardigan and dress set is just beyond” adds Lilah.
The St. John production team has rehabbed every piece from the vintage collection, bringing them back to their original state. The testament to the timeless style of St. John designs is the Resort 24 collection can be styled with Lilah’s curated vintage pieces. The St. John team redux kept the DNA of the brand but offers new and established clients a modern and fresh take on the St. John Woman.
Celebrated beauties on the red carpet who also love wearing St. John style include Andie McDowell, Brooke Shields, Candace Bushnell, Regina Hall, Marcia Gay Harden, Elizabeth Moss, Katy Perry, Viola Davis, Phillipa Soo, Rebel Wilson, and Shonda Rhimes.
Don’t play, the rare opportunity to own a limited edition piece of history, reflecting the brand’s iconic designs is going fast. The Lilah Ramzi x St. John Knits Vintage Collection is available exclusively online at stjohnknits.com now.
